We have all seen domino constructions, where one piece is subtly nudged to tip ever-so-slightly and causes its neighbors to tumble in an astounding cascade. This phenomenon, known as the “domino effect”, refers to any action which triggers an irresistibly rhythmic sequence; authors using this principle in story creation will find this approach invaluable in creating compelling novels that readers won’t want to put down!
Dominoes are an array of gaming objects used for various forms of recreation. Their rectangular pieces typically possess both an identity-bearing face and one that bears no pattern; sometimes these identifying faces feature dots resembling dice’ numbers; in addition, each side of a domino has a suit symbol to indicate its rank or weight (e.g. spades, hearts or diamonds).
There are two general types of domino games: blocking and scoring. When it comes to blocking games, players draw random pieces until a leader plays one that scores 1. After this domino has been placed in its place (known as the boneyard) the leader may add other pieces that match its score to it – before adding any matching ones into their boneyard for future draws.
One of the more intriguing and challenging forms of domino games involves pairing adjacent pieces together or even in sequences of three or more adjoining pairs, or more if necessary. This requires careful planning so that when pieces fall, they do so in accordance with game requirements.
Not only should timing be considered, but the right spacing of dominoes is equally essential to their construction and story composition. When making dominoes, ample room between pieces must exist so as not to break the chain; similarly, enough time must elapse between scenes so as to maintain seamless plot progression without losing readers interest.
Dominoes that are too long or short may fail to provide the desired momentum for a scene and may be difficult to move than balanced dominoes, causing an uneven or stagnant motion that feels either unimportant or shallow.
An effective example of this effect can be seen in movies like Clint Eastwood’s Dirty Harry films wherein one mistake leads to multiple negative results for its main character and audiences alike. Such films provide enough of an edge and surprise factor that keep audiences engaged throughout.